Move with Power

In this episode, Shirley and Esther sit down with Erica Lee, a seasoned product management leader with an impressive career spanning roles at Visa, Blend, Better, and now Flow -- a residential rental real-estate company. Flow was founded in 2022 by the former CEO of WeWork, Adam Neumann, and funded by the VC a16z.

Erica, who holds a business degree from Berkeley, shares her journey through the dynamic world of tech and product management. We dive into Erica's upbringing and early influences that shaped her career ambitions, as well as her diverse experiences across startups and large enterprises.

Erica provides insight into the characteristics that define roles in different company environments and recounts pivotal moments in her career, offering invaluable lessons for building a career in tech as a product leader.

Erica also discusses what drew her to her current role leading product on the Flow resident app, and her aspirations for Flow's future.

Balancing career ambition with mental well-being is a crucial topic in our conversation. Erica shares strategies for adapting to the tech industry's fluctuations and maintaining a healthy balance between professional goals, personal growth, and mental health.

For all young professionals aspiring to break into product management, Erica is the big sister we wish we had! This episode is packed with insights and inspiration for anyone looking to navigate a successful career in tech -- tune in now!

#ProductManagement #Tech #CareerGrowth #MentalWellBeing #Startups #Enterprises #Leadership #Innovation #PersonalGrowth #MoveWithPower

In this episode, Esther and Shirley sit down with Callie, the founder and CEO of Waban Impact LLC, and alumna of Wellesley College. We discuss her passion in sustainable impact, her journey from management consultancy to entrepreneurship, and how she builds and taps into her various communities.

Trained as a consultant, Callie has collaborated with diverse entities, from governments and Fortune 500 companies to nonprofits and startups. Her expertise lies in helping organizations scale their social impact work internationally --to create meaningful change that ripples across communities and transcends borders.

Now, in her role as the founder of Waban Impact LLC, Callie partners with like-minded organizations and entrepreneurs. Waban Impact specializes in empowering various entities, including entrepreneurs, non-profits, foundations, and SMEs, to bolster resilience and amplify their impact.

We wrap up the discussion with a deep dive into how Callie supports her own mental health and personal growth while balancing the growing phase of her organization. We learned so much from this conversation!

#NonProfit #Consultancy #CEO #Entrepreneurship #SelfCare #Innovation #PurposeDriven #Empowerment

In this episode of the "Move with Power" podcast, hosts Shirley and Esther sit down with the remarkable Scout Brisson, CEO of De Soi, a consumer beverage brand of non-alcoholic apéritifs made with natural adaptogens founded by Katy Perry and Morgan McLachlan.

Scout shares her background as a middle child and a crew athlete in school, to graduating from MIT and her foray into management consulting at McKinsey. After her experience in early-stage venture and founding her own better-for-you food brand, Scout joined De Soi as the General Manager in the brand’s infancy, and later stepped into the CEO role.

Scout’s entrepreneurial spirit takes the spotlight as she reveals her unwavering passion and deep knowledge for consumer brands, illuminating the impactful journey she is charting for De Soi. With her genuine and approachable energy, Scout offers listeners a glimpse into the challenges and triumphs of building a disruptive early-stage brand.

Throughout the episode, we also explore the personal side of leadership: how Scout continues to practice her growth mindset as CEO, and how she brings value to leading her team with diverse backgrounds and expertise.

Tune in as Scout shares invaluable insights gleaned along her incredible and fast-paced journey. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur or seeking inspiration to fuel your ambitions, this episode aims to leave you feeling empowered and motivated to unleash your full potential!

#PersonalGrowth #Leadership #CEO #Entrepreneur #ConsumerBrands #Marketing #Growth #Motivation #PowerMove

In this week’s episode, hosts Shirley and Esther unfold Y Combinator S23 founder Albert Mao’s launch into the realm of LLM / AI and establishing his company VectorShift.

Albert Mao, an enthusiast for data-driven solutions and AI applications, explored automation solutions for enterprises with his buddy/co-founder from college until landing on and launching VectorShift. Post graduation, Albert embarked on his career as a management consultant and upon getting accepted to join the YC S23 batch, Albert went to the West Coast and participated in the intensive YC bootcamp. At the bootcamp, he fully developed the idea, grew sales, and matured into a start up that has raised millions from investors.

The episode also delves into the challenges Albert had to overcome, and the lessons he learned throughout the pivotal moments of his journey with VectorShift. He openly shares the barriers confronted, and discusses how he manages his wellbeing and mental health along the way.

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In this week’s episode, hosts Shirley and Esther delve into the Yanni Li’s journey establishing herself in the realm of academia and transitioning into the corporate world.

Passionate about bridging communities and fostering mutual understandings on international relations perspectives, Yanni founded and lead the US-China Better Relations Coalition during Covid, building an organization across North America and Asia. We explore how Yanni’s upbringing moving across countries fueled her curiosity for the various cultures and people encountered during her journey. We also learned how her interests in Art History and East Asian Studies at Wellesley and Stanford shaped her worldview.

As we hit a pivotal moment of Yanni’s life, transitioning from academia to the corporate world, we discussed the important lessons learned and future outlooks.

Lastly, we learn about how she manages wellbeing and mental health through out her journey which hopes to provide practical advice for listeners in school or starting their careers.

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Shirley and Esther are back -- this time with a introspective episode on their personal lessons in life and work at the quarter life mark.

In this episode, we're getting raw and real about the ah-ha moments navigating our evolving professional careers as twenty-somethings -- from realizing our true priorities, to shedding perfectionism, to taking ownership and finding your voice, to being present and living in the now, and more.

The journey of self growth and discovery is messy but ultimately rewarding -- so join us as we explore the highs, lows, and invaluable lessons learned at the quarter-life mark!

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#careers #mentalhealth #women #leadership #personalgrowth #selfdiscovery

In this week’s episode, hosts Shirley and Esther delve into the dynamic career of Jessie Xiao — transitioning from private equity at Macquarie to becoming a trailblazer in the crypto space — from her co-founding of BubbleDAO, a venture that aims to increase inclusivity in the world of crypto, to her current role as Chief Business Development Officer of Match Chain.

We explore how Jessie's background in finance and government relations has helped prepare her for her current role in the crypto industry. We also gain a deeper understanding of her transition from working in a large corporate environment to now wearing multiple hats at a dynamic startup with a globally based team. Lastly, we learn about how she manages wellbeing and mental health through out her journey which hopes to provide practical advice for listeners navigating the entrepreneurial landscape. 

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In this week’s episode, Esther sits down with guest Yuhan Liao (Wendy) and explore her journey to entrepreneurship in the products design space. We delve into the motivations behind Yuhan’s passion for arts and designs, as well as the impact of her parents, who have been active in the creative industry for decades. We also explore mental health practices for stress reduction as a founder in New York City. This will be our first episode in Mandarin, as we are dedicated to broadening diversity and language on this podcast through our collective efforts!

Our guest, Yuhan Liao, was born in Beijing and immigrated to Vancouver at a young age. After transferring to an art-oriented school, Yuhan began concentrating her efforts for the pursuance of arts and design. After studying product design at Parsons School of Design, she pursued a master’s in graphic design at the Pratt Institute, further enhancing her knowledge in the design space. Prior to starting Mono Space, Yuhan worked at an advertisement company, New Media, and founded the company’s creative design department. After graduating Pratt, she decided to embark on the founder’s journey and started her design company serving various types of clients in New York City.

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#design #entrepreneur #founder #startups #careers #mentalhealth #women #leadership

Join Shirley and Esther in an exhilarating conversation with Stephanie Song, the visionary Co-Founder and CEO of dili, a cutting-edge Y Combinator Summer 2023 startup revolutionizing investment due diligence through the power of AI.

Stephanie started her career on Wall Street and after executing billions of dollars of deals, joined the Corporate Development and Ventures team at Coinbase. Her personal experience working as a banking associate drove her passion to streamline the deal-making process through co-founding dili.

In this episode, we get a glimpse into the highs and lows of Stephanie's entrepreneurial journey. From pitching to investors, to building a formidable co-founding team, and to the profound personal growth lessons she's garnered along the way, Stephanie candidly shares her story. Beyond this, Stephanie opens up about the mental health challenges founders face, sharing her strategies for managing the intense entrepreneurial schedule and offering valuable tips for fellow female entrepreneurs.

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